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Proposed amendments to the Cat Act regarding cat confinement and its impact on animal welfare and local governments.
🟡 Medium · Speech11 November 2025 · 188 words
Government to consult on Cat Act amendments regarding cat confinement and animal welfare impacts.
Local governments may gain power to enforce cat confinement; welfare impacts to be considered.
“The Cook Labor government has committed to engage with animal welfare organisations, rescue groups and shelters.”
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Members who spoke
Dorn, AmandaJarvis, Jackie
Topics
animal welfarelocal governmentlegislationcat confinement
Legislation Referenced
Acts
· 11 November 2025
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